We believe that learning is effective and teaching is of a high quality when:

• teachers model the learning process, share their experiences of learning and empathise with students
• students have access to the necessary resources and support to complete the tasks set
• teachers challenge students and allow them to experiment, make mistakes and solve their own problems
• students understand what is being asked of them, have seen examples of good practice by other students (and teachers) and have a clear grasp of assessment criteria
• feedback is prompt, focused and useful
• potential barriers to learning are identified quickly and acted upon
• successful work, effort and progress are rewarded
• clear progress targets are set and monitored jointly by staff and students

• teachers are able to regularly develop their own skills and subject knowledge